Description
A bright, fresh, and slightly spicy salad made with sweet corn, tender peas, crisp red onion, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your vegetables. If using frozen corn or peas, thaw them under cold running water and drain well, or briefly blanch and cool. Finely chop the red onion, seed and mince the jalapeño, and chop the cilantro. Add the corn, peas, onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to a large mixing bowl.
- Make the dressing in a small bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning; add more lime for brightness or more cumin for warmth.
- Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently but thoroughly so every kernel is coated. The oil gives a silky mouthfeel while the lime sharpens the flavors.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld and to firm the texture. Just before serving, taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime as needed. Garnish with extra cilantro if you like.
Notes
Can be served chilled or at room temperature; pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, or tacos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 5.7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4.8g
- Protein: 4.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg